It was slightly demorializing. The shelling had no effect other than reducing the walls of the fort. There were no deaths. The Bluebellies surrendered when they realized resistance was futile.
confederate soldier fire on union troops in fort sumter.
1861
Confederates.
The state of South Carolina was the first state to leave the United States prior to the Civil War. They started the Confederacy.
It was slightly demorializing. The shelling had no effect other than reducing the walls of the fort. There were no deaths. The Bluebellies surrendered when they realized resistance was futile.
confederate soldier fire on union troops in fort sumter.
With the firing of Confederate artillery on the island-garrison of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbour in April 1861.
The firing at Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the Civil War.
The Immediate Cause was Beauregard firing on Fort Sumter. The Intermediate Cause was the secession of the Confederate States. The Ultimate Cause was Slavery.
By firing on the island garrison of Fort Sumter - officially 'federal property', but to the Confederates, part of South Carolina.
cameron
1861
Because he had to decide between serving his country the United State A.K.A. the Union or serving his state of Virginia which sided with the Confederacy.
Confederates.
It occurred on April 1861.
The firing on Fort Sumter